Second Industrial Revolution Quiz

Who developed a new process for producing steel, making it much more affordable?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Joseph Swan

• Henry Bessemer

• Thomas Edison

What replaced iron as the major building material during the Second Industrial Revolution?

• Steel

• Brass

• Aluminum

• Copper

Which invention allowed factories to operate 24 hours a day?

• Electricity

• Steam Engine

• Gas Lanterns

• Kerosene Lamps

Who developed the telephone, providing instantaneous communication over long distances?

• Joseph Swan

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Henry Bessemer

• Thomas Edison

What mode of transportation allowed cities to move lots of people quickly and efficiently?

• Horse-drawn Carriages

• Bicycles

• Sailboats

• Street Cars

What allowed the mass production of goods to become much more efficient and effective?

• Customized Production

• Interchangeable Parts and Assembly Line

• Hand-crafted Production

• Artisanal Manufacturing

What became the source of power for pretty much everything by the end of the 1800s?

• Coal

• Gasoline

• Electricity

• Steam

What allowed industrialized nations to dominate the global marketplace?

• Steam-powered Ships

• Investment in Other Countries

• Technological Stagnation

• Improved Agriculture